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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Web Giants Counter Kazakhstan's Spying Tool
By Paolo Sorbello
US firms are taking measures to ensure that traffic through their browsers is not intercepted by Kazakhstan's authorities.
On Track to a Kazakh Spring?
By Marlene Laruelle
A political transition has opened new space for expressing discontent, especially among young Kazakhs.
What Does Kazakhstan’s Presidential Election Mean for the US?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Voloshin.
Kazakhstan Turns a Blind Eye to the Opposition Riddle
By Paolo Sorbello
The government’s reaction to election protests obfuscates the diverse nature of civic activism in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s Presidential Election: Protests, Arrests, and a Presidency for Tokayev
By Catherine Putz
Another unfree election in Kazakhstan ushers in a new president: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
New Civic Movement Urges Kazakhstan to ‘Wake Up’
By Colleen Wood
Days before presidential elections, a new movement in Kazakhstan calls on citizens to wake up and demand more say in government.
Continuity and Change: Kazakhstan Hurtles Toward Election Day
By Catherine Putz
On June 9, Kazakhstan will elect its first non-Nazarbayev president.
What Is Nazarbayev’s Legacy in Kazakhstan?
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan’s first president resigned, but he remains fundamentally intertwined with the state.
Nargis Kassenova on Kazakhstan in Transition
By Catherine Putz
As Kazakhstan undergoes its first power transition, the awakening of public politics is inevitable.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: A Tale of Blocking and Unblocking
By Catherine Putz
While Kazakhstan may have a more vibrant media space than Uzbekistan, the trends in each country are moving in opposite directions.
Protests in Kazakhstan Demonstrate Democratic Dismay
By Catherine Putz
The protest mood looks likely to grow as Kazakhstan approaches snap presidential elections.
Kazakhstan’s Xinjiang Dilemma
By Nazira Kozhanova
China’s crackdown on Muslims in its far west has become a domestic issue for the Kazakh government.